The New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) Refugee Health Program
announces the opportunity for qualified licensed health care providers/agencies
located throughout New York State (exclusive of New York City) to provide
refugee health assessments and initial adult vaccinations to new refugee arrivals.
The refugee health assessment is designed to promptly identify refugees with
health conditions of personal and public health concern; to introduce refugees into
the U.S. health care system; to ensure refugees receive ongoing care and appropriate
follow up for identified problems by referrals to primary and specialty care providers;
and to initiate vaccines required for refugees to adjust their status for permanent
residency. The refugee health assessment consists of a set of basic screening
components designed to identify health issues typically found in refugee populations.
Applicants must be licensed health care providers who demonstrate clinical experience
and the staffing capacity necessary to provide health screenings in accordance with
established protocols. Applicants must also employ bilingual staff or provide interpreter
services to overcome language barriers to care and must demonstrate established linkages
to services, whether on-site or by referral, to primary care, specialty care and mental health
services.

The 2008-09 New York State budget provided funding to the NYS Housing Trust Fund Corporation
(HTFC) for the development and administration of a subprime foreclosure prevention services
program. Under the program, the HTFC will be making grants to not-for-profit organizations to
provide outreach and education, counseling, legal services and court-based services to New
York homeowners who hold subprime or unconventional home loans who are at risk of
foreclosure or default. Collaborative proposals by multiple not-for-profit organizations are
strongly encouraged to ensure that all necessary services are offered throughout the state
in an efficient manner that decreases duplication and maximizes the impact of public resources.
Proposals may be submitted immediately.

A grant is being offered, for financial assistance in the form of matching funds, to support the
implementation of agricultural and farmland protection plans developed by counties and other
municipalities. Eligible projects must, at a minimum, be consistent with the activities, programs
and strategies found in the applicant’s agricultural and farmland protection plan. Proposals from
municipalities must be endorsed for funding by the agricultural farmland protection board for the
county in which the municipality is located. Priority consideration will be given to proposals that
preserve viable agricultural lands which are located in areas facing significant development
pressure and which serve as a buffer to a significant natural public resource containing important
ecosystem or habitat characteristics.

ELIGIBILITY: County agricultural and farmland protection boards
and municipalities.

FUNDING: Awards shall not exceed 75 percent of the total cost of the
proposal. Applicants are required to provide at least a 25 percent match, which may not
include other state funds.

DEADLINE: September 15, 2008.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact David Behm at
david.behm@agmkt.state. online casino philippines www.luckystrikeresources.com or call (518) 457-2713, or visit the Department of
Agriculture and Markets’ Web site at www.agmkt.state.ny.us.

The Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Technical Education Act of 2006 is a federal law
intended to provide an increased focus on the academic achievement of career and
technical education students. Through it, the New York State Education Department
(NYSED) will be providing grants offered to partnerships of secondary and postsecondary
education institutions for the development and operation of programs consisting of the last
two years of secondary education and at least two years of postsecondary career and
technical education. The Perkins Title II grant program is intended to strengthen the
connections between secondary and postsecondary education, and improve state and
local accountability.

ELIGIBILITY: Public school districts and boards of cooperative
educational services.

FUNDING: Approximately $5 million is available to fund grants
in the 2008-09 school year.

DEADLINE: July 28, 2008.

FOR MORE INFORMATION: Contact the Career and
Technical Education Team at (518) 486-1547.

This grant program, offered by the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA),
is intended to advance clean energy programming and policies through cost-effective strategies.
The EPA through the Climate Protection Partnerships Division (CPPD) is committed to reducing
greenhouse gases through energy-efficiency, clean energy and corporate greenhouse gas
management by employing cost-effective partnerships with industries in all appropriate sectors of
our economy. The outcomes for projects supported by this grant may be environmental, behavioral,
health-related, or programmatic in nature, but must be quantitative. They may not necessarily be
achievable within an assistance agreement funding period. Projects to be funded under this
announcement are expected to support outcomes including a reduction in emissions of greenhouse
gases by creating a lasting change in the market for energy efficient products, services, and/or best
practices.

ELIGIBILITY: State governments, county, city and/or township governments,
public and state controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal governments
(Federally recognized), nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions
of higher education.

FUNDING: The total estimated funding for this competitive opportunity is
approximately $6,000,000. The EPA anticipates awarding 1-10 grants, ranging in annual value
from $40,000 to $90,000. Additionally, the EPA anticipates awarding 4-10 cooperative agreements,
ranging in annual value from $100,000 to $250,000.

The Grantsmanship Training Program is coming to New York: Oriskany, November 3-7, 2008,
hosted by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Oneida County. Another Grantsmanship Training
Program will be offered in: Newark, NJ, September 15-19, hosted by the Salvation Army.

The classes will be conducted by The Grantsmanship Center and are kept at a maximum of 30 participants.
The cost is $875, which includes one-year enrollment in the TGCI Membership Program. A limited number
of half-tuition scholarships are available to agencies with annual budgets of less than $300,000.

To register, or to apply for a scholarship, contact TGCI at (800) 421-9512 or visit www.tgci.com.

The Foundation Center has scheduled the following free training opportunities during July 2008:

Grantseeking Basics:July 9, and 16
Attendees will learn how the Center’s resources can help make
them more effective grantseekers. For beginners, this introduction to the library provides instruction
in foundation research and identification of potential funders. A tour of the library will follow.

Proposal Writing Basics:July 10
Attendees will learn about the basics of writing a
proposal for their non-profit organizations.

Introduction to the Foundation Directory Online:July 9 and 22
This session provides a hands-on introduction
to the Center’s comprehensive Web subscription database.

How to Approach a Foundation:July 11
Attendees will learn how to initiate contact with potential
funders; plan calls and meetings; and build partnerships with donors. This class is intended for
fundraisers with some experience, though not necessarily with foundations.

Classes are held at The Foundation Center, New York Library, 79 Fifth Avenue, 2nd Floor in New
York City. Space is limited and you can register on-line at www.fdncenter.org, in person,
or by calling (212) 620-4230. You may also visit the Web site for information on other training
opportunities available through the Center.

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